Training Programs

ANZGITA runs training programs in Fiji, Myanmar, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands. The transfer of trainers' skills and knowledge in the trainee's own environment are the central themes of the programs. Gastroenterologists, surgeons and nurses volunteer to teach on a four week program. Trainees are taught indications for upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy, how to carry out safe, hygienic and effective procedures. Take a look at a YouTube kaleidoscope of images of past programs below.

Expansion of our work to other countries has been discussed. These include:

• Samoa, where trainers have already conducted a one week outreach visit funded by the Australian Government PiP program which is administered by RACS.
• Cook Islands where Tony Smith is well engaged independently
• Vanuatu - from whom we have had an invitation 
• Cambodia
• Nepal

For each country more investigations are being undertaken to assess a potential first engagement.